2024-5-30 09:51 |
Hong Kong's SFC announces on-site compliance checks on crypto firms after the June 1 licensing deadline, focusing on client asset protection and KYC processes, as the number of license applicants decreases. origin »
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The Hong Kong Treasury Department does not consider crypto to be a ‘target asset’ for the nation’s Exchange Fund, even though it does invest a small portion of funds into crypto assets.
2024-12-11 16:33 | |
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Hong Kong plans crypto tax exemptions for funds to enhance its status as an offshore financial hub, competing with Singapore. The post Hong Kong plans crypto tax exemptions for hedge funds and private investors appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2024-11-29 18:03 | |
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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission plans to issue licenses to some of the 11 crypto firms pending registration in the region.
2024-10-8 04:55 | |
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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission plans to approve a batch of new crypto licenses by the end of this year. So far, there are 11 crypto platforms being considered for licenses. In an interview with news outlet Hong…
2024-10-7 14:02 | |
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Hong Kong is reportedly considering involving the local securities regulator in licensing over-the-counter crypto trading services. Over-the-counter crypto trading services in Hong Kong might soon come under the joint oversight of the Securities and Futures Commission and the Customs and…
2024-9-14 13:25 | |
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Hong Kong's launch of Asia's first inverse Bitcoin ETF could bolster its position as a leading crypto hub, offering new risk management tools. The post Asia’s first inverse Bitcoin ETF to launch in Hong Kong amid crypto market volatility appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2024-7-23 12:13 | |
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Hong Kong leads in crypto market regulation with SFC and HKMA's joint circular allowing Crypto ETFs to boost crypto mainstream acceptance.
2024-1-4 23:10 | |
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The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has sanctioned two crypto websites for fraudulent marketing. The post Hong Kong Clamps Down on Crypto Websites as Regulatory Gaps Surface appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2023-12-7 17:00 | |
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Hong Kong is the latest territory to consider approving exchange-traded funds that invest directly in digital assets. A new report shows the SEC is having trouble recruiting staff with crypto knowledge.
2023-11-7 23:50 | |
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Approval is the first step in acquiring a full license for Seba Hong Kong to deal in crypto or virtual assets-related products and traditional securities
2023-8-30 11:20 | |
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Institutions like HSBC and Standard Chartered are reportedly under pressure to embrace crypto despite increased regulatory oversight globally. The move comes as Hong Kong seeks to establish itself as a global center for the cryptocurrency industry.
2023-6-15 13:00 | |
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While Hong Kong continues its global cryptocurrency hub plans, leading financial institutions remain hesitant to serve crypto customers. That comes as the United States regulators launched an intensified regulation in the digital asset space early this month.
2023-6-15 10:24 | |
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Hong Kong Securities & Futures Commission concluded its consultation about crypto trading platforms regulation a week ago. Meanwhile, the move has opened the doors for retail investors to participate in crypto trading, concurrently promoting cryptocurrency adoption.
2023-5-30 17:21 | |
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Hong Kong's financial regulator is set to roll out a new framework that would allow retail investors to trade crypto assets like BTC and ETH, and will also include measures to protect investors.
2023-5-24 18:13 | |
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Hong Kong on track to announce that retail investors can start trading crypto, per Bloomberg report
2023-5-23 11:26 | |
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Hong Kong prepares to unveil its eagerly-awaited cryptocurrency licensing regime next month, aiming to solidify its position as Asia's top destination for crypto exchanges.
2023-4-27 19:06 | |
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The ruling would give Hong Kong liquidators more clarity on how to treat crypto assets caught up in winding down procedures, law firm Hogan Lovells said.
2023-4-19 14:42 | |
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China Bank of Communications Co., Ltd.’s Hong Kong subsidiary reportedly collaborates with several crypto companies with secured licenses in Hong Kong. According to reports, the state-owned bank works with several licensed crypto firms in the semi-autonomous city-state and has also…
2023-4-17 15:41 | |
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The biggest online bank in Hong Kong is taking a giant leap into the crypto sector by offering crypto-fiat transfers. The post Hong Kong’s Largest Virtual Bank to Offer Crypto Conversions appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2023-4-12 11:45 | |
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Lucy Gazmararian, an advisory group member to Hong Kong’s securities regulator, said its crypto rules might present short-term challenges to crypto startups.
2023-4-5 10:54 | |
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The Hong Kong securities and futures commission (SFC) will reportedly issue licenses to at least eight crypto firms this year.
2023-3-30 17:56 | |
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According to a recent report from Bloomberg, Chinese banks are now showing interest in Hong Kong crypto firms. This has surprised the broader crypto community, given that China had once restricted digital currency transactions in the country.
2023-3-28 22:30 | |
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Independent Reserve, an Australia-based crypto exchange, has been contemplating exploring opportunities in Hong Kong. The region has been in the limelight due to its all-accepting and friendly licensing regime, which has drawn crypto organizations.
2023-3-24 23:00 | |
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Hong Kong, an administrative region of China, has gradually expanded its crypto industry. The city aims to create a robust crypto environment to position it as a prominent hub for crypto and Web3 interactions.
2023-3-21 21:00 | |
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Hong Kong, an administrative region of China, has gradually expanded its crypto industry. The city aims to create a robust crypto environment to position it as a prominent hub for crypto and Web3 interactions.
2023-3-21 21:00 | |
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NFTs took control of the crypto scene last week, Hong Kong made efforts to welcome crypto, and SBF faced new charges.
2023-2-26 18:24 | |
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Singapore-based bank DBS plans to apply for a license to help offer crypto trading services in Hong Kong. In recent times, Hong Kong has been embracing the crypto industry, which is why significant banks such as DBS have been planning on penetrating the market to offer other kinds of crypto services. Hong Kong has been […]
2023-2-14 23:00 | |
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Hong Kong is doing its best to provide an appropriate amount of supervision to the crypto market in order to release the potential of technologies like Web3.
2023-1-10 15:02 | |
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The legislative council of Hong Kong has amended its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CFT) financing system to include virtual/crypto asset service providers. The legisThe post Hong Kong to subject crypto exchanges to the same laws governing TradFi appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2022-12-8 17:20 | |
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After one year of stringent restrictions on crypto, Hong Kong is reviewing its erstwhile policy on crypto to accommodate retail investors.
2022-11-1 19:00 | |
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Cryptocurrency news out of Hong Kong indicate that market regulators in the city of over 7 million people are looking to legalise crypto trading for retail investors. The efforts are part of Hong Kong’s target of tapping into the crypto sectors’ growth in the region to position the city as a global crypto hub.
2022-10-29 17:30 | |
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Hong Kong plans to legalize retail trading of cryptocurrency as a means of becoming a crypto hub, Bloomberg reported Thursday.
2022-10-28 12:57 | |
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Hong Kong plans to create a crypto regulation plan by mid-summer and implement it within next few years
2022-1-12 15:29 | |
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China and Hong Kong might be close in terms of their geographical distance. But the ways in which the two administrations regulate crypto are drastically different. A recent case was a perfect exampleThe post Hong Kong: over $380 million laundered using crypto exchange, 2 arrested appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-12-29 21:30 | |
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The Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency and payment platform Crypto. com hired ex Visa International Asia-Pacific executive, Nobuyuki Nagahama, as General Manager of Japan. According to an official release,The post Hong Kong-based Crypto.
2020-9-2 20:00 | |
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Crypto hubs like Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan have a clearer regulatory picture going forward and are progressing faster than the U.S. and Europe.
2020-8-27 03:01 | |
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The U.S. sanctions on financial institutions in Hong Kong could put the city’s growing crypto brokerage businesses in jeopardy.
2020-7-9 18:00 | |
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Hong Kong’s financial regulatory agency has issued few if any crypto licences, but Arrano Capital was granted one on April 20
2020-4-20 07:17 | |
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Crypto lender PawnHub, known by its clients for providing easy access to crypto loans, while maintaining liquidity of their collateralized digital assets, has moved into the realm of financial legitimacy with its latest development: a full license from the Government of Hong Kong.
2020-2-9 15:39 | |
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Hong Kong has introduced new measures that seek to officially regulate the crypto exchanges operating within the city. The Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in Hong Kong made public a draft regulatory regime on Nov 6, 2019, which will see the securities regulator grant operating licenses to crypto exchange firms, the Medium reports. Last year, […]
2019-11-7 22:21 | |
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The weekend saw fresh violence erupting on the streets of Hong Kong as protesters increased their presence and the police amplified their responses. It seems a strange time for regulators to publish a paper on crypto as ATMs on the island nation ran out of cash.
2019-10-7 14:00 | |
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Political unrest usually leads to economic uncertainty, which can drive investors into alternative assets or safer havens overseas. Protests in Hong Kong have garnered global attention as mainland oppression has resulted in millions taking to the streets.
2019-8-26 14:30 | |
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Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) says in their 2017-2018 annual report released today, June 27, that they will “keep a close watch” on crypto and Initial Coin Offerings (ICO). The SFC notes that since new technologies “come with risks,” they will be looking closely at crypto and ICOs and “intervening when appropriate.” The
2018-6-27 20:31 | |
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The annual report from Hong Kong’s securities regulator notes risks associated with crypto, ICOs – but also includes supportive actions from the agency
2018-6-27 18:30 | |
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VeChain has been at the fore of cryptocurrency news recently. Rightly so, at the time of writing, VeChain resides in 17th place according to CoinMarketCap with a total market capitalisation of $1,497,813,695.
2018-6-27 23:00 | |
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Outside the crypto market, Ebang Communication has positioned itself as a major bitcoin mining chip maker in China but will now look to nail a place in the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) in the coming months.
2018-6-26 14:07 | |
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On September 9-10th in Hong Kong, Iskander Events will host the “Unblock Community” conference. This event is aimed to cover the topics connected with the value of communities for the blockchain industry.
2018-6-19 12:00 | |
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In the name of “industry-academia” cooperation in the field of blockchain development, Korea University is reportedly teaming up with the South Korean subsidiary of crypto exchange Huobi. Huobi was originally founded in Beijing in 2013, though it is now headquartered in Singapore, with branches in the US, Japan, Hong Kong, and China. The new South […]
2018-6-14 13:08 | |
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South Korean cryptocurrency exchange Coinrail reported a hack on its website during the early morning hours of June 10, 2018. The thieves allegedly made off with over $40 million worth of altcoins and assorted tokens.
2018-6-12 23:18 | |
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The potential launch of a spot XRP ETF could significantly enhance institutional access to digital assets, fostering broader market adoption. The post Purpose Investments seeks approval to launch world’s first spot XRP ETF appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
The SEC's approval signals growing institutional acceptance of crypto investments, potentially boosting market confidence and innovation. The post SEC authorizes NYSE to trade Bitwise’s hybrid Bitcoin-Ethereum ETF appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Grayscale filed a 19b-4 Form with the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to trade its XRP Trust on Jan. 30, which equates to converting the product to an exchange-traded fund (ETF). The trust was introduced on Sept.
Sam Bankman-Fried's parents seek a Bankman-Fried pardon attempt from Trump after an alleged excessive fraud sentence. The post Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents working to get a pardon from Trump appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Solana's market maturity and liquidity could accelerate broader crypto ETF adoption, enhancing market stability and investor confidence. The post Solana’s market structure mirrors Bitcoin and Ether, strengthening its bid for US ETF approval appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
Grayscale has filed with the SEC to list an XRP ETF on the NYSE Arca, following last weeks Solana and Litecoin ETF filings. The post Grayscale files for XRP ETF with NYSE as institutional demand rises appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
El Salvador amended its Bitcoin law to comply with an IMF deal, ensuring voluntary acceptance while maintaining its legal tender status. The post El Salvador amends Bitcoin law to comply with IMF deal, making acceptance voluntary appeared first on Crypto Briefing.